

Great Pretender
Supposedly Japan's greatest swindler, Makoto Edamura gets more than he bargained for when he tries to con Laurent Thierry, a real world-class crook.
Where to watch Great Pretender in United States
Click a service to open Great Pretender there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Great Pretender streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Great Pretender
Great Pretender is a 2020 Japanese-language animation, drama and comedy series. The cast is led by Yuka Komatsu, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Yasuhiro Mamiya. It spans 2 seasons and 27 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Great Pretender was produced by WIT STUDIO, BS Fuji, and Fuji Television Network and made in Japan. It was first aired on July 9, 2020, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- First aired
- July 9, 2020
- Last aired
- February 23, 2024
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 2 (27 episodes)
- Network
- Fuji TV, DMM TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- WIT STUDIO, BS Fuji, Fuji Television Network
Great Pretender cast & crew
The cast features Yuka Komatsu as Dorothy (voice), Shunsuke Takeuchi as Jay (voice), Yasuhiro Mamiya as Ai (voice), Kazuyuki Okitsu as Lin (voice), Yasuyuki Kase as Wan (voice), and Mitsuaki Kanuka as Sai (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yutaka Yamada and cinematography is by Kazuto Izumita.
Is Great Pretender worth watching?
Great Pretender holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 145 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.
With 2 seasons and 27 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and comedy, Great Pretender is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Great Pretender
In United States, you can stream Great Pretender on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Great Pretender

Yuka Komatsu
Dorothy (voice)

Shunsuke Takeuchi
Jay (voice)

Yasuhiro Mamiya
Ai (voice)

Kazuyuki Okitsu
Lin (voice)

Yasuyuki Kase
Wan (voice)

Mitsuaki Kanuka
Sai (voice)

Mariya Ise
Bin (voice)
Great Pretender — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Great Pretender in United States?
Great Pretender is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Great Pretender on Netflix?
Yes — Great Pretender is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Great Pretender in?
Great Pretender is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including English, Mandarin, French, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Great Pretender are there?
Great Pretender has 2 seasons with 27 episodes in total.
▸What is Great Pretender rated?
Great Pretender is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 145 ratings.











